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I took advice from a print designer on the font to use. He suggested I use something simple such as Univers so as not to detract from the subject. I selected Roboto, which is similar.
The book dimensions were based on what I thought would work well with the image ratio.
Front
cover with
title and
name. It is
important
to choose
a strong
image for
the cover
to capture
the
viewer’s
attention.
Inside
front
cover.
I changed the
project title
from
‘Homeless not
Helpless’ to
‘Tent City’
between
formative and
summative
submission
because the
former carries
too many
connotations.
Title
page.
Back of
title
page.
Title
page.
I chose to have one image per page because having looked at a number of other photo books such as Simon Robert’s ‘Pierdom’ and Martin Parr’s ‘The Last Resort’, this is the layout I like.
I also like
the
composition
with the
angle of the
bed and the
content,
with so
many things
to look at.
I like this
image
because
of the
presence
of the
man in
the bed.
It’s subtle
but
effective.
I wanted to
add some
facts and
figures about
homelessness
in general
and Milton
Keynes in
particular.
I used a
smaller font
for the
Milton
Keynes quote
to help
differentiate
between the
two.
The
person
just
walking
past the
bed in
the
middle of
the street
in this
image
adds to
the
impact.
I like the silhouettes in this picture, but ideally the exposure on the tents would be better.
I considered adding camera settings below the pictures
but decided against it in the end because the book isn’t
just targeted at photographers, but a broader audience
interested in the issue of homelessness.
Although
different
to the
others in
content, I
feel that
this image
is
relevant.
Why is the
sign there
and are
there
public
toilets
available
for use?
The distinct lack of interest in the bedding on the ground adds to the visual
appeal of this image.
The black
and white
analogue
images
are
scanned
darkroom
prints.
The
pavement
lines and
the light
lead the
eye
through
the
tunnels to
each of
the tents.
This
image
would be
improved
with
further
burning
of the
highlights
I like the
range of
tones in
this
image.
The
shopping
trolley
implies
close
proximity
to
shopping
facilities.
An
alternative
take of the
bed
outside
the train
station.
The
person in
the bed is
less
obvious,
but the
apathy in
others is
visually
effective.
The large
chair
fascinates
me and the
juxtaposition
of the food
poster next
to the
homeless
camp is
thought-
provoking. I
also like the
reflections.
I like the
angles in
this image.
With
hindsight I
would
maybe
move the
frame
slightly to
the right to
have the
bottom left
line coming
out of the
corner of
the frame.
Move the frame right to
put this line in the corner?
Utilising
the trail
of
leaves
as a
leading
line.
The
juxtaposition
between
Christmas
jumper and
homelessness
is thought-
provoking.
This image
is one of
some
additional
shots taken
between
formative
and
summative.
Finishing
with a
strong
image. It’s
important
that the
last image
the viewer
sees is a
strong one
to help give
a lasting
positive
impression.
I have a
few
images
of this
camp
which I
like, but
decided
to go
with this
one
because
of the
content
and
context
it
provides.
This image
is one of
some
additional
shots taken
between
formative
and
summative.
Alternative shot 1
Alternative shot 2
Inside
back
cover.
Back
cover. I
have
chosen a
film image
for the
back cover
as the
alternative
format
adds
interest.
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